SafeSpot is “the only truly government-funded overdose hotline in the U.S.,” Murray said, and fields calls not just from Massachusetts, but across the nation and Canada. As Massachusetts struggles with waves of opioid-related overdose deaths, Murray and SafeSpot are attempting to lower the death rate by providing support for people using drugs, based on the understanding that using drugs alone is the biggest risk factor for fatal overdoses.
Type: Training/Webinar
Q&A: SHNS Talks With SafeSpot’s Stephen Murray
NPR All Things Considered – Harm reduction vending machines make Narcan and fentanyl tests easy to access
This 3-minute audio segment profiles a harm reduction vending machine in North Adams, Massachusetts.
Amera podcast series – Harm Reduction: Compassionate Care for People who use Drugs
Episode 4 – Leveraging technology: Expanding Veteran access to harm reduction resources through vending machines
HMA podcast – How Is Harm Reduction Redefining Recovery in Modern Treatment Approaches?
Erin Russell, principal at Health Management Associates, discusses the importance emphasizing harm reduction as a compassionate approach to drug policy. She shares her journey from volunteering at a syringe service program to becoming deeply invested in harm reduction, highlighting how these programs offer critical support and connections to treatment and reduce overdose deaths. Erin also explores the impact of drug policy on drug-related harms, advocating for the need to overcome stigmas that impede treatment.
NIDA – What is Harm Reduction?
This video is part of the NIDA series At the Intersection: Stories of Research, Compassion, and HIV Services for People who Use Drugs.
